The English striker is eager to start the new campaign on a high after losing the title to Manchester City last time out.
Fresh from his exertions at the European Championships, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 faces Barcelona in his side’s ultimate test before the Premier League starts.
With an all-time career high tally under his belt, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s side visits his old stomping ground in Merseyside on the 18th of August.
While he used to be a predator in the box, now Rooney has developed into a true number ten, who pulls the strings from the hole and gets on the end of crosses all in one swift go. Scoring 34 goals, he was the Red Devils top scorer last term and now will
surely benefit from the new arrivals at Old Trafford.
United have signed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364 and Nick Powell in order to shore up their midfield and with an influx of play-makers, Rooney should get more chances to score.
Kagawa has already impressed the fans and coaches alike, so it was quite unsurprising when the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 International also revealed his excitement upon playing with his Japanese counter-part.
“I’m looking forward to playing with him and I think he’ll create a lot of chances for us. I’m happy with how I’m doing. I’ve been training for almost two weeks and I’ve been working hard. Everything’s going well so far. I feel good,” he said.
“Everybody needs games to get up to match fitness, not just me. I’m training well, though, and I’m looking forward to the next few games. Hopefully, by the start of the season, I’ll be ready to play.”
The attacker also spoke about today’s crucial tie in Gothenburg, revealing that he always cherished matches with the Spanish side from Catalonia.
"It's great to play in big games and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 is one of them," the front-man was quoted as saying.
Sir Alex Ferguson, who was in Manchester for official club business, is due to take charge of the team after letting Mike Phelan call the shots against Valerenga and is likely to name a strong line-up as he prepares for the daunting season that lies ahead.
Tags: